Ecclesiastes 7:1
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordA good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.
— Ecclesiastes 7:1, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Better <FI>is<Fi> a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.